Barbecue pork or chicken with all the fixins’. Proceeds will be used for missions and Loose Change to Loosen Chains. $10 adults, $5 children ages 5-11, free for children 4 and under. 5:30 p.m. March 15. Genesis United Methodist Church, 850 High House Road, Cary. 919-342-5783. genesis-umc.org.

3rd Annual Chili Cookoff

Sample more than 15 types of chili, plus cornbread, salad and dessert. Donations for entry, which will be converted to votes for your favorites in categories such as best overall, top (chili) dog, hottest pot, weirdest and best salesmanship. Donations, minimum suggested is $10 per person. 12:30 p.m. March 16. West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, 27 Horne St., Raleigh. 919-828-5468. westraleighpres.org.

Plates include choice of pork or chicken, small potatoes, corn on the cob, green beans and roll. $9/plates, $7 per pound of barbecue. 4 p.m. April 11. Soapstone United Methodist Men (BBQ), 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh. 919-846-2212.